World Games veteran says Birmingham lacked federal support
World Games organizers face $14 million supplier debt
Ron Froehlich was actually the world president of role-playing games for 25 years and thinks we rely more on the generosity of the community to fund these games than any other host city. And now he believes there’s a *** plan in place to take care of everything. Despite all the excitement, the Birmingham World Games are facing serious financial challenges, disappointing ticket sales, *** few failed sponsor payments and cost overruns have led to *** $14 million in games that there is still *** debt to sellers? I’m not surprised. I will be honest with you. Ron Froehlich speaks from experience. He has worked on all the World Games since 1981, of which he was the World President for 25 years. He also advised the Birmingham organizers. The initial budget was 75 million. He now looks at 65 million. Its good. They cut where they had to, made sure there was no fat on it. But at the same time, if you don’t get enough sponsors, you’re going to have a *** shortfall, frolic says Birmingham have raised more sponsor money. Almost $30 million. Then the 10 previous host cities combined. The rest largely depended on the support of the national government. All other countries are funding. In Germany you call it. England. They all fund it. All government funded program here. We don’t know that Birmingham didn’t receive any federal dollars. Now we need to ask the city county and the business community to step in again. Frolic recalls his meeting with the organizers of Duisburg in Germany who faced a seven-figure deficit in 2005. Mr. Mayor. What about this loss? Is not *** loss. Where can I get publicity for the city of Duisburg? For that amount of money? I can’t buy $65 million debt for the World Games. This plan could be announced next week. Living in Birmingham, John 13
World Games veteran says Birmingham lacked federal support
World Games organizers face $14 million supplier debt
Updated: 6:59 PM CDT Aug 18, 2022
The former president of the International World Games Association, which oversees the World Games, believes a lack of federal support has contributed to Birmingham’s current supplier debt for the event. A month after the closing ceremony, organizers still owe countless outfits worth around $14 million. Follow Jon Paepcke on Facebook and Twitter!
The former president of the International World Games Association, which oversees the World Games, believes a lack of federal support has contributed to Birmingham’s current supplier debt for the event.
A month after the closing ceremony, organizers still owe the countless outfits around $14 million.
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